Legal Proceedings Legal Proceedings (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Legal Proceedings [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement Proposed	$ 90

The amount of a proposed settlement agreement related to litigation or other legal issues during the period that has not yet been approved by the court.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration